The Responsible Investment Benchmark Report series, initiated in 2001, is prepared by the Responsible Investment Association Australasia (RIAA). This benchmark series examines the Australian responsible investment market, detailing its size, growth, depth, and performance. The purpose is to provide a comprehensive overview of responsible investment practices, trends, and regulatory developments.
The methodology includes data collection from surveys of investment managers and desktop research using publicly available information. The series assesses investment managers against RIAA’s Responsible Investment Scorecard, which covers four pillars: commitment to responsible investment, risk management, stewardship, and capital allocation for sustainability outcomes.
Finance professionals can use this benchmark to understand market trends, evaluate responsible investment practices, and compare their performance against industry standards. This report series helps in identifying leaders in responsible investment and provides insights into best practices for integrating environmental, social, and governance (ESG) factors into investment strategies.
